Well.... I have been here for about a month now, and it hasnt been too bad so far. At the moment I have been settling into the area, getting to know people and getting involved with some things at church. It is wierd living out in the sticks although there is something refreshing about living out in the country.
The only thing that I do find wierd is the effort in which it takes to get things. I mean, where I used to live, everything was on tap. Buses til past midnight every 20 minutes or so throughout the day, access to supermarkets down the road, and a range of shopping with really easy access as well. Also a short walk to the train station.
Here - its a bit of a different story. Buses every hour til about 7 of an evening, but expensive too. Therefore I am coming to the conclusion that to live in somewhere like this, you need to have a car! I don't at the moment therefore I do depend on my parents to get to places.
However although it is really different living here, it is nice, the cleaner air, the green fields, and the little lambs ive seen which live nearby - they are sooooo cute!
Once I get my new camera - I will endeavor to go out and take lots of pictures! I need to add to my flickr!
So it has been an interesting month....looking for work, although that has been a bit of a mountain to me for various reasons...
I am currently at uni for a nice couple of days break and actually loving it! I really do miss uni and will be glad to go back in the Autumn. But while I am here - Im going to get on with research for my dissertation! Got to think about what I want to look at!
So yes, this is an update from me, with what has happened since moving.
Highlights:
Meeting new and lovely people at church.
Going out with three girls Nou, Gemma and Sonja which was fun.
Little lambs!
Taking Jack for a walk - lovely dog!
Going out with mum, diane and liz - they are sooooo funny!
Meeting up with Leila - it is so nice to have someone who has moved as well and doesnt live too far away!
YFriday....may be coming down *exciting!*
The sunshine when its out - because it makes the area soooo beautiful!
Things to pray for:
What to do with my time (job, money, dissertation research)
Friends - I miss them from home and uni! To make new ones here
Living in a new place which is different to what I am used to
The mountains to be moved
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Friday, 4 April 2008
Last Night
Tomorrow I move. No longer will I be a resident here! It was my last day of placement today, which was cool, only had my usual half day. Just tied ends up and got all the stuff sorted ready for my reports! Finished packing as soon as I got home and obviously played with Charlie - I shall miss him!!!!!
So moving on - it has been a good seven months. Its been challenging, but it has been nice to work in the environment that I have been, and meet some brilliant people! Was treated to a night of Kareoke last night. It wasnt like pub kareoke infront of like millions of strangers, but was where you and friends can get a private room where you can sing your heart out! Although I wasn't sure about doing it, it was actually soooooo much fun! I recommend it to everyone!!!
And on top of that they gave me a shopping voucher which was ace, really lovely!
On the whole I have enjoyed the experience of my placement and learnt a lot, but I am also ready to move on and do something different!
So next time I shall be writing my blog, I shall be in my new home!
Until then!
So moving on - it has been a good seven months. Its been challenging, but it has been nice to work in the environment that I have been, and meet some brilliant people! Was treated to a night of Kareoke last night. It wasnt like pub kareoke infront of like millions of strangers, but was where you and friends can get a private room where you can sing your heart out! Although I wasn't sure about doing it, it was actually soooooo much fun! I recommend it to everyone!!!
And on top of that they gave me a shopping voucher which was ace, really lovely!
On the whole I have enjoyed the experience of my placement and learnt a lot, but I am also ready to move on and do something different!
So next time I shall be writing my blog, I shall be in my new home!
Until then!
Monday, 31 March 2008
Summer!
I don't know what summer will bring this year!
But there are a few things that could potentially happen....and as they unfold I will update this blog...!
In the meantime - I am praying...
I know that whatever I do God wil be with me, and can work through me in what I choose to do.
Its just a question of, are these particular things that I would like to do, the right things to do now...is it the right time to ir not?
If you'd like to beam up a prayer or two just for a little bit of Guidance then that would be most appreciated!
Ah only like 4 days left in counting!.....
But there are a few things that could potentially happen....and as they unfold I will update this blog...!
In the meantime - I am praying...
I know that whatever I do God wil be with me, and can work through me in what I choose to do.
Its just a question of, are these particular things that I would like to do, the right things to do now...is it the right time to ir not?
If you'd like to beam up a prayer or two just for a little bit of Guidance then that would be most appreciated!
Ah only like 4 days left in counting!.....
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Not Long Left Now
Just over a week to go....and thats it!
So, having spent, what, 21 years of life in the place I call home, it will no longer be called home!
Although I do tend to think these days..."where is home?"
Next week "home" shall be in a new place. It will be my base. When Im not uni, it shall be where I return to - hmmmm!
I really don't know what summer will bring either, as yet I havent made any plans (though I hope there will be lots of SUNSHINE!!)
I feel a bit strange now, probably will do more when I have actually moved...BUT on the other hand - there is an excitement about moving to a totally new area, away from everything that is usual, from everything that I know, and there are explorations to be made, and new challenges ahead.
What will it bring - I really don't know!
So, having spent, what, 21 years of life in the place I call home, it will no longer be called home!
Although I do tend to think these days..."where is home?"
Next week "home" shall be in a new place. It will be my base. When Im not uni, it shall be where I return to - hmmmm!
I really don't know what summer will bring either, as yet I havent made any plans (though I hope there will be lots of SUNSHINE!!)
I feel a bit strange now, probably will do more when I have actually moved...BUT on the other hand - there is an excitement about moving to a totally new area, away from everything that is usual, from everything that I know, and there are explorations to be made, and new challenges ahead.
What will it bring - I really don't know!
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
XLP
I just want to take time to talk about an awesome organisation called XLP.
XLP aims to serve urban communities by supporting young people in ethical, spiritual and relational areas so they can make wise lifestyle choices and be encouraged. XLP is a faith-based charity and whilst having a Christian ethos it is inclusive of all people and embraces diversity.
http://www.xlp.org.uk/
I have known about XLP for a long time now - started to go to their sunday youth meetings when I was about 13, but not until now did it click just how much they are doing, how much of an impact they are having and just how God is using them! Its exciting to hear of what they are getting up to these days!
I went to an evening celebration last Sunday that XLP held and my eyes were opened! You know when God just touches you on issues...thats what happened. I am sooo glad that I went. I think God began to break my heart on some of the things that are happening in our world, in our cities.
I start to wonder....how can I help/get involved?
I have heard of some of the stories of how people's lives have been transformed and I think - how cool it would be to bring some HOPE, the hope of Jesus, into the lives of those that are broken and help to release them from some of the crap that life can bring. I wonder....how can I get involved. Could I do it? I look at the stuff that the guys do at XLP and I think...could I do something like that?
Prayer time I think!
Oh and by the way...if you havent seen the film Freedom Writers you HAVE to see it - honestly it is SUCH a good film.
And to end this blog with, Patrick mentioned something at the meeting which I really thought was good:
When you gain understanding, you gain perspective.
It's so true.
Right..Im now going to findmyself a copy of Conspiracy of the Insignificant and read it!
XLP aims to serve urban communities by supporting young people in ethical, spiritual and relational areas so they can make wise lifestyle choices and be encouraged. XLP is a faith-based charity and whilst having a Christian ethos it is inclusive of all people and embraces diversity.
http://www.xlp.org.uk/
I have known about XLP for a long time now - started to go to their sunday youth meetings when I was about 13, but not until now did it click just how much they are doing, how much of an impact they are having and just how God is using them! Its exciting to hear of what they are getting up to these days!
I went to an evening celebration last Sunday that XLP held and my eyes were opened! You know when God just touches you on issues...thats what happened. I am sooo glad that I went. I think God began to break my heart on some of the things that are happening in our world, in our cities.
I start to wonder....how can I help/get involved?
I have heard of some of the stories of how people's lives have been transformed and I think - how cool it would be to bring some HOPE, the hope of Jesus, into the lives of those that are broken and help to release them from some of the crap that life can bring. I wonder....how can I get involved. Could I do it? I look at the stuff that the guys do at XLP and I think...could I do something like that?
Prayer time I think!
Oh and by the way...if you havent seen the film Freedom Writers you HAVE to see it - honestly it is SUCH a good film.
And to end this blog with, Patrick mentioned something at the meeting which I really thought was good:
When you gain understanding, you gain perspective.
It's so true.
Right..Im now going to findmyself a copy of Conspiracy of the Insignificant and read it!
Saturday, 15 March 2008
What is happening here?
Well, I am typing after a loooong but great day.
It was the day of my project. The day that from November last year had been my main focus with being on placement - and its now all over! All that preparation that went into the 9 hour day is done, and I am pleased. It went really well and it was a really interesting day. Although there were a few blips, i think overall everyone enjoyed it and also found it very useful, beneficial and value for money!. I think the highlights for me was greeting everyone as they came in, listening to the Chat Show - especially Donald , he is really cool! I also liked getting to know the Steering Committee better and hanging out with them which was lots of fun, and also chatting to a few people and just seeing what they thought of the day. Feedback is so important!
So all in all the day was successful.
Just three weeks left of placement and then I'm done for another year. 3 years down and 1 more to go and how much fun will that be.
All this talk about careers made me think a little about what I want to do, and I am still none-the-wiser.
It will all become clear one day I guess.
It was the day of my project. The day that from November last year had been my main focus with being on placement - and its now all over! All that preparation that went into the 9 hour day is done, and I am pleased. It went really well and it was a really interesting day. Although there were a few blips, i think overall everyone enjoyed it and also found it very useful, beneficial and value for money!. I think the highlights for me was greeting everyone as they came in, listening to the Chat Show - especially Donald , he is really cool! I also liked getting to know the Steering Committee better and hanging out with them which was lots of fun, and also chatting to a few people and just seeing what they thought of the day. Feedback is so important!
So all in all the day was successful.
Just three weeks left of placement and then I'm done for another year. 3 years down and 1 more to go and how much fun will that be.
All this talk about careers made me think a little about what I want to do, and I am still none-the-wiser.
It will all become clear one day I guess.
Sunday, 9 March 2008
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